Cravings and Care: A Culinary Guide For Expecting Moms Ebook

Learning what you expect for the first time can come with many emotions. During pregnancy, it is not unheard of to feel excitement one minute and complete and utter panic the next. Pregnancy is a particular time in a person's life. Still, unfortunately, it is also a time when unsolicited advice can come at you in full force, especially regarding nutrition. Prenatal information overload can be genuine and overwhelming between social media, Dr. Google, and your well-meaning and everknowing aunt. With so much nutrition advice floating around, how do you know which advice to follow and which to pass by? As a registered dietitian and a mother, I have seen firsthand how much conflicting nutrition information is offered. Trying to find the correct nutrition guide when you are eating for two can be dizzying, and there is a need for a guide that cuts through the fluff and highlights only evidence-based suggestions. I have made it my mission to dig into the available nutrition research to provide accurate information that expecting mothers need. Therefore, the information found in this book is based on data, not based on theory or a hunch. Nutrition plays a critical role in fetal development, and the guidance you will receive from the most up-to-date research will help fuel your first pregnancy in a nourishing way that will benefit both you and your baby. No gimmicks, just science. L 3 | P a g e Nutrition is the cornerstone of health. Rest assured that reading this book will help ease any concerns you may have about food choices during pregnancy. You can clear out all the conflicting and overwhelming advice you have heard in the past and follow the simple steps provided in this book. I wrote this book from the perspective of an awardwinning nutrition expert with almost 20 years of experience who has experienced pregnancy firsthand. This book will demystify prenatal nutrition and provide some tips that are easy and realistic to implement. As a bonus, you can access some pregnancy-fueling recipes and sample meal plans that will help nourish your little one for the next nine months. This book in your back pocket will equip you to navigate your meals and snack choices confidently. I want to personally welcome you on your pregnancy nutrition journey and am thrilled to partner with you.